Since 1947 the Music Academy of the West has fostered a uniquely joyful engagement with music. Each June 140 gifted young classical singers and instrumentalists, selected entirely for their talent, gather for eight weeks in Santa Barbara to study and make music with illustrious guest artists, conductors, and faculty – all to the delight of participating audiences. We invite you to take part in the incomparable Music Academy Summer Festival. Half of all festival events can be attended free of charge.
Selected Highlights – Week Five
Tuesday, July 22, 8 pm, Lobero Theatre
Chamberfest Recital
Featuring Academy Faculty Artists
Schubert: Marches caratéristiques for Piano 4 Hands
in C Major, D968B/op. 121, Nos. 1 and 2
Warren Jones, piano
Anne Epperson, piano
Rachmaninoff: Valse and Romance for Piano 6
Hands
Margaret McDonald, piano
Natasha Kislenko, piano
John Churchwell, piano
Haydn: Trio for Piano, Violin, and Cello in C
Major, Hob. XV:27
Warren Jones, piano
Kathleen Winkler, violin
Alan Stepansky, cello
Karl Korte: Demiola
Benjamin Kamins, bassoon
Rachmaninoff: Trio Elégiaque No. 1 in G Minor
Natasha Kislenko, piano
Jeff Thayer, violin
Alan Stepansky, cello
Debussy: En
Blanc et Noir
Jerome Lowenthal, piano
Christopher Schmidt, piano
Reserved Seating: $38, includes Lobero facility fee
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Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 pm, Hahn Hall
Academy Brass Ensemble Concert
Brass & Percussion Fellows
Free
Saturday, July 26, 9:30 am, Lobero Theatre
Concerto Night Dress Rehearsal
Academy Festival Orchestra
Daniel Hege, conductor
Winners of the July 12 Concerto Competition prepare for their Concerto Night performances at 8 pm.
Reserved Seating: $23, includes Lobero facility fee
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Saturday, July 26, 8 pm, Lobero Theatre
Concerto Night
Daniel Hege, conductor
Currently in his ninth season as music director of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Hege is widely recognized as one of America's finest young conductors. He will conduct the Academy's Instrumental Program Fellows and the soloists who won the 2008 Concerto Competition.
Reserved Seating: $51, includes Lobero facility fee
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